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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.83 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.83 and 95.34 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.83 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.83 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.83 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 16,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.59/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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